Cheaper alternatives to Youri Tielemans
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Tielemans's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Youri Tielemans are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Pascal Groß. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Youri Tielemans's ~€33m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Youri Tielemans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Tielemans
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Youri Tielemans.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youri Tielemans?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Youri Tielemans's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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